Archive for the ‘Unity’ Category

“Getting Ready” Brings Unity Joshua 1:16-18 Kevin E. Jesmer 2-27-17 In Joshua 1:16-18, God had just inaugurated Joshua as Moses’ successor. The Israelites had rallied around the Lord and his chosen leaders. The response of the people revealed that God was with them. The people were very responsive. With the help of the Lord they […]

When Leaders Rebel Against The Lord Numbers 16:1-14 Kevin E. Jesmer Key Verse: 16:11 6-26-16 “It is against the LORD that you and all your followers have banded together. Who is Aaron that you should grumble against him?” (NIV) Part 1: Step Back And See The Sovereign Lord (1-3) Verses 1-3 read, “Korah son […]

2-15-16. Worship In God’s Way And Time Along With God’s People- my devotional Numbers 9:1-14 Kevin E. Jesmer Key Verse: 9:2 2-15-16 “Have the Israelites celebrate the Passover at the appointed time.” Dear Jesus. Thank you for your word of truth. Thank you for the spiritual principles nestled within these words. I can really wrap […]

4-6-15. Exodus 4:24-31. God Is Forming His Larger Team – Bible Shortz by Kevin E. Jesmer Team work is everything. God’s work is never done by one person. It requires a team formed by God. You can’t achieve your goals unless you work as a team. Millenials are very much into team work. We might […]

The Perennial Tradition- Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation Link to original article Many teachers have made the central but oft-missed point that unity is not the same as uniformity. Unity, in fact, is the reconciliation of differences, and those differences must be maintained—and yet overcome! You must actually distinguish things and separate them before you can spiritually […]

"But if serving the Lord seems undesireable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15